Alonzo Henry Griffin Jr., Drug Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2024

Alonzo Henry Griffin Jr., a 24-year-old man from Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, has been handed a tough sentence for his crimes. He has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for violating federal narcotics and firearms laws.

United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan imposed the sentence on Griffin on September 26, 2025. The judge’s decision came after a thorough examination of the evidence presented in court.

A search warrant was executed at Griffin’s residence on November 13, 2024, resulting in the recovery of over 1,200 bricks of fentanyl, crack cocaine, two stolen and loaded semi-automatic pistols, and an AR-style semi-automatic rifle. Law enforcement also seized $4,500 in U.S. currency from the residence along with drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Griffin’s prior felony convictions, which include a state drug trafficking offense and aggravated assault, make him prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. The Pennsylvania State Police Drug Law Enforcement Division Southwest Strike Force Unit and Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation that led to Griffin’s successful prosecution.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to achieve this goal.

Griffin’s sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the severity of the consequences for those who engage in such illegal activities. It also highlights the dedication of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe.

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